Microsoft releases Windows 7 sponsored themes

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• Microsoft releases Windows 7 sponsored themes

As the official Windows 7 launch is set in motion, a bunch of new content is being released online to support the wider public availability. To kick things off, a handful of new first-party theme pack have been released on Windows.com, but with a twist.

In addition to a number of new international themes released featuring photographs from different regions of the world, 14 sponsored themes are also available for download with wallpapers sourced from various notable brands. They range from movies to sports cars, video games and even refreshment beverages (from both Coke and Pepsi!).

As time goes on, I’d expect more companies to jump on this opportunity as an easy and fun way to promote their products and brand. Music label EMI has already planned a whole site dedicated to branded Windows 7 theme packs.

Lenovo's all-business ThinkPad SL510 gets reviewed

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• Lenovo's all-business ThinkPad SL510 gets reviewed

Lenovo's ThinkPad SL510 is just one of many new lappies hitting the market with Windows 7 in tow, but unlike most of the consumer-oriented machines, this pup is aimed squarely at that fellow over there looking mighty uncomfortable in the suit. Their test version, which included a 2.53GHz CPU, 3GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD and a $1,024 price tag, was found to be a real champion in terms of performance. The machine itself starts at just $520, and while the upgrades here definitely had an impact, they were also pleased with the multitouch trackpad, overall typing experience and bundled business tools. The only knocks? The "bulky, staid design" and low screen resolution, but something tells us a few of you won't see the former as a negative. Hit the read link for the full skinny.

CPU: 2.53-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
RAM/Expandable to: 3GB/8GB
Hard Drive Size/Speed: 320GB/7,200 rpm
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+RW
Display Size/Resolution: 15.6 inches/1366 x 768

The SL510 comes with a standard array of ports, including VGA, HDMI, audio in/out, Ethernet, ExpressCard/34, and four USB ports, one of which that doubles as an eSATA connection. A 7-in-1 memory card reader also allows you to get data from cameras and other devices.

Price as Reviewed: $1024

Xbox360 Live Magazin 08/2009

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• Xbox360 Live Magazin 08/2009

13,8MB | PDF | German | retail


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Gamestar magazin 11/2009

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• Gamestar magazin 11/2009

17,8MB | PDF | German | retail

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Womans Day November 17, 2009 (US)

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• Womans Day November 17, 2009 (US)

English | 192 pages | PDF | 55.30 Mb

About Womans Day
More than six million women turn to Womans Day for solid advice on health and fitness, food and nutrition, beauty and fashion, and everything pertaining to the family and the home. The magazine varied coverage also includes emotional first-person stories, helpful columns, great recipes and clever craft projects.

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Harper's Bazaar - November 2009

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• Harper's Bazaar - November 2009

PDF | 241 pages | 59.6 Mb | English

Harper's Bazaar is about jet set lifestyle and eternal values, it-girls and screen divas, everything hot, fresh and modern. At the same time Harper's Bazaar does not dictate or impose anything. It inspires the reader, and that makes it different from other editions.


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Computer Shopper - December 2009 (UK)

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• Computer Shopper - December 2009 (UK)

English | 162 pages | PDF | 70.75 Mb

Computer Shopper gives you independent buying advice, hundreds of product reviews and all the hints and tips a PC owner needs. The DVD cover disc on every issue contains bonus full software and games, plus video content and a photo library


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